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Clockworkmod Backup File Location??

Hello fellow S4 owners. Quick question, since this phone is a tad bit different from my Evo Design. I noticed on the S3 and S4 that most files are set by default to save to the phone's memory. I've rooted my S4 and backed up my data with Clockworkmod and now I can't find where it's saving these backups to lol! Just bought the phone 2 days ago and out of 16GB, I only have 1GB of free space left and want to transfer them to my SD.
Even when I go to Astro/Root Explorer, still can't find them on the phone or SD card, yet when I choose the "restore" option through my recovery, it knows where they are and displays them. Thanks in advance!

Well me I like using solid explore from the play store you have a trail .there you should be able to file any folder hit settings go to file and check hiden file then restart app you should see any folder thats hide if it hide it self . But I do believe it didnt and you just might need to check with anither file manger . And I havent rooted it yet I usually wait about two weeks to root my phone only cause I want to see what my phone could do with out root .
I will tonight if you havent found it byvthen let me know I'll more then will to help .
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just an FYI, the only thing I've been able to do as far as freeing up space is delete the backups from the phone's memory. there was an option to delete in recovery which is pretty nifty. now all of my phone's memory is cleared and I backed up my ROM again to the SD.

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Well me I like using solid explore from the play store you have a trail .there you should be able to file any folder hit settings go to file and check hiden file then restart app you should see any folder thats hide if it hide it self . But I do believe it didnt and you just might need to check with anither file manger . And I havent rooted it yet I usually wait about two weeks to root my phone only cause I want to see what my phone could do with out root .
I will tonight if you havent found it byvthen let me know I'll more then will to help .
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thanks for the advice man, I'll check into it!!

Yeah that is pretty nifty..but you shouldnt have to do that I mean delete file that you wanted. Was you able to find them ? cant wait to my kids go to sleep..lol... but try solid explore its a great file manger .

if you are using the standard CWM then it will be saved to /data/media
agat/OUDHS/TWRP should save to sdcard

shabbypenguin said:
if you are using the standard CWM then it will be saved to /data/media
agat/OUDHS/TWRP should save to sdcard
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just when I couldn't remember the name of the one I was using, I saw your penguin icon haha! so that's the one I'm using!

mcbride731 said:
just when I couldn't remember the name of the one I was using, I saw your penguin icon haha! so that's the one I'm using!
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ok then, make sure you are on teh latest one and it will save to the proper internal sdcard location. otherwise it will go to /data/media or if your microsd is formatted to fat32 it can go there

shabbypenguin said:
ok then, make sure you are on teh latest one and it will save to the proper internal sdcard location. otherwise it will go to /data/media or if your microsd is formatted to fat32 it can go there
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I am running the updated version, just checked

mcbride731 said:
I am running the updated version, just checked
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cool im hoping to push out 1.0.3.4 this weekend with an all new OUDHS Options section, which will have a toggle for the data media issue (i build recoveries for a lot more devices that are under 4.2 than i do for 4.2 ). going to add a file manager and terminal emulator

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[Q] [HELP] .nomedia problem

Hi, i have galaxy s4 i9500 rooted.
i accidentally copied .nomedia file into /storage/emulated but after i deleted it i still cant see any pictures or music in gallery or any other app, how to fix this ?
Thanks before hand

Rescan your SDcard. Either reboot your phone, or download rescanSD app from the play store.
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pardoned said:
Rescan your SDcard. Either reboot your phone, or download rescanSD app from the play store.
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it did not help..
i tried Rescan SD from "sTOOPIDfiG" and "Kevinpr007"
it still not working
but, i did use the camera to capture new pictures,
the new ones i can see in the gallery, but the old ones still cant, all the picture in the same folder !!

1. Copy them (not the parent folder) to another file or off device
2. Reboot
3. Copy back to device original folder
4. Reboot
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UpInTheAir said:
1. Copy them (not the parent folder) to another file or off device
2. Reboot
3. Copy back to device original folder
4. Reboot
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thanks, it did worked, but i would be more thankful if you can tell me what was the problem ?

khalilman said:
thanks, it did worked, but i would be more thankful if you can tell me what was the problem ?
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Sorry, without actually seeing the folder before, I would only be guessing
Glad its sorted
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[Tutorial] Xperia SP "Apps to SD" With Folder Mount

Hello this is a guide to "move" you apps to your SD card for users with small Internal Storage
Update:There is now a faster way to do it.
After step 3 you just press the menu option on the top left corner and you press app analyzer.
This will show you an descending list of your apps sorted by their obb and file size.
Select the app you want to transfer it's obb from to SD (you can also choose to move its data)
Pair the data and you are done
Much faster
Much easier.
This GUIDE is for ROOTED PHONES ONLY it wont work with unrooted phones so please if you want to procced you MUST have a rooted phone
This method uses an app called Folder Mount (Free from Play Store) that allows the use to move large app files to external storage saving up internal space.
Instructions:
1) Download the App from Play Store called Folder Mount
App Link :https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.devasque.fmount
2) Once its installed open the app
3)Once the app is open it will ask you for root access press "GRANT"
!!! ATTENTION AS MENTIONED BEFORE THE APP WORKS ONLY ON ROOTED PHONES!!!
4)To use the app just press the "+" (cross) on the Top Right corner this will get you to Folder Pair Settings
5)In the "Name" slot you can name the Setting depending on what you want.
5.1) Example if you want to transfer the files from Dead Trigger https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.madfingergames.deadtrigger you can name it "Dead Trigger"
6) When you name the setting you press on "Source" this will get you to a file manager like screen where you choose the source of your file (MOST devices default source will be Android/obb/"game"
6.1)For Example the path for Dead Trigger on my phone (XPERIA SP) is (as shown in the Folder Mount App) /storage/sdcard0/Android/obb/com.madfingergames.deadtrigger
6.2) ATTENTION you must NOT sellect the WHOLE directory because that wont give you any editing or mounting options at all
6.3)ATTENTION when you are selecting the game file folder you must go into the folder (tap on the folder for example in this case com.madfingergames.deadtrigger) that will get you to the games directory so you are not choosing the whole game directory thus causing a big mess
7)When you sellect the games directory press the "check" button on the top right corner
8)After you press the cross a mesage will come up saying if you want the app to create a default destination folder
8.1) Press Yes and the app will create a default directory on your external SD (mine is /storage/sdcard1/Android/obb/com.madfingergames.deadtrigger)
8.2)Press No and choose your custom directory on your SD to save the folder in and then to apply the changes pless the "check" button
9)Afer you set up your destination folder just press the"check" button on the top right corner to finish
9.1) I would not suggest checking the " Exclude from media scan" box
10)After you pressed the "check" button it may show up a message telling you that your source directory is not empty (you already know that or why would you bother moving an empty folder) and by procceding it may overwrite some files.
Just press "Yes" on this.
11) Now it will go to the home screen and a message on the notification bar will tell you that files are being moved.
11.1)DO NOT START THE GAME TO CHECK the work is not done yet
12)Near the name you gave on step 5 you will see a thumbpin.
When the thumbpin is Green it means that the directory is mounted on your SD saving up Internal Storage Space
You can mount or unmount all your directories by pressing the thumbpin icon on the bottom right and bottom left corner (left -> mounts right -> unmounts)
13)after you mounted your game's directory test it out it should work
!!!!Here is a demo video to help you get started!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJLJZs7oqPE
Method Pros
1)Easy to use
2)Very fast transfering the files
3)Flexible (you can mount and unmount depending on wht you need)
4)Saves up a lot of time
Method Cons
1) The Free Version Supports only up to 3 pairs
Overall a great app for rooted phones
If you have any questions post them bellow
Thank you.

Nice, thankyou very much for your tutorial, was looking around for this one. By the way, when i mounted it, i checked to see if it played, it worked. But when i went on root explorer, how come the com.(what ever game) is still there in the Android/Obb folder? Doesn't it move since it moved to another location?
And also another quick question, if the game(any game) updates, does it update to the mounted folder?
Or do i start the whole process again with FolderMount?
Thank you Very Much

moomoopobo said:
Nice, thankyou very much for your tutorial, was looking around for this one. By the way, when i mounted it, i checked to see if it played, it worked. But when i went on root explorer, how come the com.(what ever game) is still there in the Android/Obb folder? Doesn't it move since it moved to another location?
And also another quick question, if the game(any game) updates, does it update to the mounted folder?
Or do i start the whole process again with FolderMount?
Thank you Very Much
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When you mount a directory Folder Mount keeps the old folder in the Android/obb/"folder" so when you delete the Pair it can transfer the game files to their original directory.
It is pretty much normal!
Also i forgot to add thanks for your kind words

jackaros said:
When you mount a directory Folder Mount keeps the old folder in the Android/obb/"folder" so when you delete the Pair it can transfer the game files to their original directory.
It is pretty much normal!
Also i forgot to add thanks for your kind words
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Thanks for the quick reply =D
Have a great day, because i am hahaha
Just bought Asphalt 8 as i am a fan, loving it with the combination of FolderMount!

moomoopobo said:
Thanks for the quick reply =D
Have a great day, because i am hahaha
Just bought Asphalt 8 as i am a fan, loving it with the combination of FolderMount!
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I am having a great day dont worry i bought Asphalt 8 too And i mounted it as well

I did it for my real racing 3 and it worked like a charm. thank you for the such helpful tip.
brgds

luigisvc said:
I did it for my real racing 3 and it worked like a charm. thank you for the such helpful tip.
brgds
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Happy to help

SD
Jackaros,
this might sound like a Silly question,
but am I correct in assuming that the App would move Files from the Internal 8GB rom to an Actual Micro SD card?
8gb internal memory is the only thing putting me off buying this phone,
regards

Yes,tho the free version will only allow 3 apps,the pro version us available via in app purchase..it is not much think about 86p maybe 1euro
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raziel123 said:
Jackaros,
this might sound like a Silly question,
but am I correct in assuming that the App would move Files from the Internal 8GB rom to an Actual Micro SD card?
8gb internal memory is the only thing putting me off buying this phone,
regards
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I am sorry for the late answer and yes it will move the large files that take up internal SD space to your external SD and create a link between the 2 file directories

zolaisugly said:
Yes,tho the free version will only allow 3 apps,the pro version us available via in app purchase..it is not much think about 86p maybe 1euro
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The premium App costs excactly 1.99 Euro (2.5 USD ,2.4 AUD and i think its 1.2 to 1.5 GBP )

Great
jackaros said:
I am sorry for the late answer and yes it will move the large files that take up internal SD space to your external SD and create a link between the 2 file directories
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Thanks mate,
looking forward to my SP arriving,

raziel123 said:
Thanks mate,
looking forward to my SP arriving,
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Glad i helped :laugh::laugh::laugh:

bro i tried ur procedure my data is trasfered but i dnt get ur 12th point bcoz it dose not showed me any "pin" logo,but my internal memory is free in i dose not try to open my games,,,need ur reply,plz help.

ammad.ibrar said:
bro i tried ur procedure my data is trasfered but i dnt get ur 12th point bcoz it dose not showed me any "pin" logo,but my internal memory is free in i dose not try to open my games,,,need ur reply,plz help.
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Look at ss if you have free version only 3files can be moved.
See how on right the pins are green,this is what he means.
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zolaisugly said:
Look at ss if you have free version only 3files can be moved.
See how on right the pins are green,this is what he means.
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ua but in my case it transfered the file but this list showed empty,,
thnx i clear,,,i tried to download foldermund from third surce might b thts y it dose not pined it,,,thnx alote

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jackaros said:
Glad i helped :laugh::laugh::laugh:
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Jackaros, Do i need to unmount the folders before Updating the games, or can i leave it mounted android-sonymobile update. Through playstore?
Simply awesome app, just bought it and freed about 3gb for Nova 3

You don't need to unpin just leave it pinned and any updates will automatically be added
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zolaisugly said:
You don't need to unpin just leave it pinned and any updates will automatically be added
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Everyone with a Xperia SP should buy this app, :good:

Is it the only method that can be used for the transfer of apps data.??
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[Q] How can i edit system files?

It looks like they're read only or permission failed. I am also rooted.
How can i fix this ? I really need to put an apk back to the system folder

dazkyl said:
It looks like they're read only or permission failed. I am also rooted.
How can i fix this ? I really need to put an apk back to the system folder
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Use root explorer off the market.
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celderic said:
Use root explorer off the market.
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Thanks it worked. But im trying to install samsung watchon , it installs but i open becomes greyed out and i cant find it in the drawer either.
This is happening after i flashed a remove bloatware script from the recovery menu.

dazkyl said:
Thanks it worked. But im trying to install samsung watchon , it installs but i open becomes greyed out and i cant find it in the drawer either.
This is happening after i flashed a remove bloatware script from the recovery menu.
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Copy it to /priv/apps set the permissions then you should be OK

radicalisto said:
Copy it to /priv/apps set the permissions then you should be OK
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I've set the samsungwatchon.apk in priv-app folder in the system , installed it and still not showing. Any idea ?

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Gallery problem.

I have a problem that I could not solve, the gallery does not update the new folders created by me and the photos in it, I tried to delete data and cache, but without success, you have any idea? I mj7 Android 4.3.

babak said:
I have a problem that I could not solve, the gallery does not update the new folders created by me and the photos in it, I tried to delete data and cache, but without success, you have any idea? I mj7 Android 4.3.
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Sounds weird.
Try to 'Wipe Cache' in the custom recovery (if you have one installed)

vndnguyen said:
Sounds weird.
Try to 'Wipe Cache' in the custom recovery (if you have one installed)
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I only stock recovery and I've done wip cache but did not help, any other ideas apart format?
another strange thing that I noticed, not even "my files" application see the folders that are in micro sd but quick pic sees no problem.

babak said:
I only stock recovery and I've done wip cache but did not help, any other ideas apart format?
another strange thing that I noticed, not even "my files" application see the folders that are in micro sd but quick pic sees no problem.
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OK, check to see if there is '.nomedia' file in these folders?

Have you tried to remove and insert again your sd card? sometimes it solves this kind of problems.

vndnguyen said:
OK, check to see if there is '.nomedia' file in these folders?
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no,i don't have any ".nomedia" file in the folders.
qualkuno said:
Have you tried to remove and insert again your sd card? sometimes it solves this kind of problems.
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How should i do it? simply removing my sd card when the phon is on?

babak said:
no,i don't have any ".nomedia" file in the folders.
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Are you sure?
To make sure, install ES File Explorer, open Menu --> Tools --> select 'Show hidden files', press Back to exit the Menu and go to these folder again to check if there is '.nomedia' file.

Check .nomedia file using root browser app(not the stock one) & delete it..
Hope it helps!!
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no guys, I just created a folder and copied two pictures in this folder, but the folder is not seen, so I'm sure I do not have any file .nomedia.

Have u turned off media scanner??
This service checks for media files after reboot..
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I had this some times as well. I would then go into All Apps and force stop the gallery, and then clear data & cache. Then I would do the same thing for the Media Storage. After this, I reboot the phone and the Media Scanner rebuilds the Media library and keeps it updated.
Hope this helps.
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mohnishkat said:
Have u turned off media scanner??
This service checks for media files after reboot..
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I had this some times as well. I would then go into All Apps and force stop the gallery, and then clear data & cache. Then I would do the same thing for the Media Storage. After this, I reboot the phone and the Media Scanner rebuilds the Media library and keeps it updated.
Hope this helps.
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thanks very much guys,the problem was the media scanner and you guessed it, sort it out.love xda community